© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
10 Avos
| Brass | 1.38 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Macau (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Special Territory (1976-1999) Special Administrative Region (1999-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1993-2010 |
| Value | 10 Avos 0.10 MOP = USD 0.012 |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Lion Dance Costume Head dress/crown
value flanked by mint marks.
Value in Chinese ("one ho")
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
毫 壹
10 AVOS
Engraver: Justino Lei
Edge
Plain
Comment
Significance of Bat (Flying Mammal) in Chinese Customs(Bats are harbingers of 5 blessings) Life, Wealth, Health, Love of virtue & death after achieving one's destiny.
The Stylish design (rounded version) of the Chinese Characters 澳門 on the obverse is designed in such a way that it symbolizes 'Shou or longevity'
Interesting fact
The 10 Avos coin from Macau (China) made of Brass weighing 1.38g has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is unlike most coins that have a round hole. This square hole was designed to make it easier for people to tell the coin apart from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 200000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2007 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Avos 1993-2010 coin.
